SPELLING MAGIC 3 vs Number Line Math K2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SPELLING MAGIC 3
This app helps children develop reading skills by focusing on multi-syllable words. It teaches letter sounds and word building through engaging activities and themed categories. Offers two challenge levels and a DELUXE version with expanded vocabulary and customization.
- Multi-syllable word focus
- Science of Reading principles
- Word building activities
- Themed vocabulary categories
- Two challenge levels
- Pronunciation aid via pictures
- Progress tracker (DELUXE)
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Introducing SPELLING MAGIC 3 – the key to unlocking your child's future reading success! SPELLING MAGIC 3 incorporates the main principles of the Science of Reading. SPELLING MAGIC 3 is designed to focus on words with multiple syllables, providing an engaging platform for learning. From everyday words like "pretzel" and "button" to compound words such as "bobcat" and "hotdog," this app covers a wide range of vocabulary, all grouped into themed categories for easy organization and enhanced interest. With a strong emphasis on teaching letter sounds and word building, SPELLING MAGIC 3 not only helps children learn the sounds of the alphabet but also indirectly teaches essential reading skills like segmenting. The app offers two levels of challenge to cater to different learning abilities. In the "Word Building" section, children use the components (letters) of the word to build it, while the "Moveable Alphabet" section allows them to use the entire alphabet for word construction. It's important to note that SPELLING MAGIC 3 aims to provide ample opportunities for practicing building multiple-syllable words, even including words that may not be part of a young learner's everyday vocabulary. This presents a unique chance to expand their word bank and vocabulary. Additionally, tapping on pictures will prompt the app to pronounce the word, aiding in pronunciation and comprehension. The free version of SPELLING MAGIC 3 offers 72 words, while the DELUXE version boasts an impressive 335 words, along with a range of customizable options such as two types of voices, three types of fonts, two letter color styles, a special feature to connect the letters, and a lesson progress tracker. This version includes over 260 additional words compared to the free version, providing an even more comprehensive learning experience. This app was developed by a team of educators using the Science of Reading Principles, accelerated learning techniques and Montessori principles. SPELLING MAGIC 3 has been thoroughly tested and approved by preschool children and their teachers in various settings. Your feedback and suggestions are highly valued as we continue to refine and enhance the app for an optimal learning experience.
Number Line Math K2
This app helps young learners practice addition, subtraction, and comparison skills up to 20 using an interactive number line. Users can customize problems to focus on different unknown quantities and specific math facts.
- Addition and subtraction up to 20
- More Than/Less Than comparisons
- Interactive number line tool
- Customizable unknown quantities
- Selectable math facts to practice
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Practice addition and subtraction facts with sums and minuends to 20. Or work with "More Than" and "Less Than" sentences. For example: What number is 5 more than 6? What number is 3 less than 7? Use a number line as a tool for solving the problems. Adjust the options to include any combination of Result, Change, or Start as the unknown quantity. Select the facts to practice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SPELLING MAGIC 3 at 3.9 against Number Line Math K2's 1.0. SPELLING MAGIC 3 also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). Number Line Math K2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.4). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SPELLING MAGIC 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Number Line Math K2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
SPELLING MAGIC 3 holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPELLING MAGIC 3 has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SPELLING MAGIC 3 ships an update every 5 months, Number Line Math K2 every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | SPELLING MAGIC 3 | Number Line Math K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (11 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 184 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PRESCHOOL UNIVERSITY | Classroom Focused Software |
Customer experience
SPELLING MAGIC 3
Number Line Math K2
In-app purchases
SPELLING MAGIC 3
- Deluxe Upgrade$1.99
Number Line Math K2
No in-app purchases
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